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Column: Political emails are nearly impossible to stop, proving 'democracy can be annoying'
A Long Beach Democrat says she receives emails from the Trump campaign every day. Experts say there's little that people like her can do to stop it.
In photos: Preview: Sotheby's 'The History and Impact of Hip Hop' auction
The auction, featuring the late Notorious B.I.G.'s crown, will take place on Sept. 15, 2020, at Sotheby's New York. It is the first-ever dedicated Hip Hop auction to be presented...
COVID-19 cases, deaths up again across U.S.; Dr. Anthony Fauci says 'hunker down'
There were more than 35,000 new COVID-19 cases in the United States on Thursday and deaths were up again, according to updated data from Johns Hopkins University.
India again sets daily infections record; worldwide cases top 28M
For the second day in a row, India reported a record number of infections as global cases surpassed the 28 million mark.
Leg fat linked to lower risk for high blood pressure
People with fatter legs appear less likely to have high blood pressure, new research suggests.
NFL, college football frenzy floods weekend sports schedule
Thirteen NFL games and 19 college football clashes will flood TV screens around the United States this weekend as the sport makes its full return for regular seasons amid the...
Brooks Koepka to skip U.S. Open due to injuries
Brooks Koepka, who has been dealing with hip and knee issues this year, withdrew from next week's U.S. Open at Winged Foot Golf Club.
Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Thursday
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for $35 billion US more for the World Health Organization's ACT Accelerator program to back vaccines, treatments and diagnostics for the novel coronavirus.
How loss of single gene fuels deadly childhood brain cancer
Researchers describe how the functional loss of a single gene negatively impacts neural development and promotes the growth of a particularly deadly form of pediatric brain cancer.
COVID-19 may have been in LA as early as last December, study suggests
Researchers detected an unexpected 50 percent increase in patients presenting with respiratory illnesses at UCLA Health facilities in the months before the pandemic.
Research on the impact of ACE-i and ARBs for patients with COVID-19 continues to evolve
Low blood pressure, or hypotension, in COVID-19 patients with a history of hypertension appears to be a risk factor for kidney damage and death. Reducing hypertension medications if and when...
Editorial: Trump lied and Americans died
We knew that Trump failed miserably in responding to the coronavirus threat. Thanks to Bob Woodward, we now know he intentionally downplayed the risks.
Nonharmful stress protects against disease in offspring
Researchers report what is believed to be the first study in a mammalian model documenting the reprogramming of heritability to promote disease resilience in the next generation.
Seven in 10 Americans willing to get COVID-19 vaccine, survey finds
Almost seven in 10 Americans would be interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available, according to a new study. But researchers say there are concerning gaps in...
EPA faces TSCA risk evaluation overload
Agency takes on 20 more chemical assessments after missing deadline to complete previous 10
Antibiotic molecule enables immune system to kill HIV infected cells
A class of antibiotic molecules called pleicomacrolides inhibit the Nef protein, which HIV uses to evade the body's immune system.
Placer County rescinds COVID-19 health emergency, prompting health officer to resign
Residents will still be expected to follow California's overall guidance, but the county says it will not enforce the state rules.
Fewer than 60% of Americans believe vaccines are safe, effective, study finds
Fewer than 60% of Americans believe vaccines are safe and effective, according to an analysis published Thursday by the Lancet. The findings are significant, given the global quest for a...
Researchers publish striking images of SARS-CoV-2 infected cells
The UNC School of Medicine lab of Camille Ehre, PhD, generated high-powered microscopic images showing startlingly high SARS-CoV-2 viral loads on human respiratory surfaces, ready to spread infection in infected...
Bars, restaurants are COVID-19 infection hotspots, study confirms
Relaxation of face mask requirements in restaurants, coffee shops and bars could make those venues prime areas for transmission of the new coronavirus, research shows.
Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Thursday
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for $35 billion US more for the World Health Organization's ACT Accelerator program to back vaccines, treatments and diagnostics for the novel coronavirus.
Antibody responses in COVID-19 patients could guide vaccine design
A comprehensive analysis of antibody responses in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients could inform the development of an effective vaccine, according to a new study.
Gut microbiome data may be helpful in routine screening of cardiovascular disease
Previous studies have found the human gut microbiome, bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study used machine learning to analyze data from nearly 1,000...
Fatter legs linked to reduced risk of high blood pressure
Adults with a higher percentage of fat tissue in their legs were less likely than those with a lower percentage to have high blood pressure. Research findings held true even...
Paratrooper dies in accident at Georgia's Fort Stewart
An 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper died during airborne training in Georgia on Wednesday, officials said.
How do people prefer coronavirus contact tracing to be carried out?
New research shows that people prefer coronavirus contact tracing to be carried out by a combination of apps and humans.
Epigenetic changes precede onset of diabetes
Epigenetic changes in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas can be detected in patients several years before the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. These changes are responsible for the...
Levodopa may improve vision in patients with macular degeneration
Investigators have determined that treating patients with an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with levodopa, a safe and readily available drug commonly used to treat Parkinson's disease, stabilized...